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Traditional MediaNewspapersTelevisionFilmRadio
Traditional MediaCompanyContent WAS king
Social Media
Social Media RevolutionCompany
User Generated Content (UGC)User-generated content (UGC), refers to various kinds of media content, publicly available, that are produced by end-users.
Social Media RevolutionCompany
Social MediaSo Content is no LONGER king
Social Media  NOWADAYS Online relationship is king?
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Social MediaEngage!           own!         Influence!
Social media influences people91% say consumer reviews are the #1 aid to buying decisions- JC Williams Group87% trust a friend’s recommendation over critic’s review - Marketing Sherpa3 times more likely to trust peer opinions over advertising for purchasing decisions- Jupiter Research 1 word-of-mouth conversation has impact of 200 TV ads– BuzzAgent* Slide courtesy of Digital Influence Group
Social media People are using itSocial media sites are the fastest-growing category on the web, doubling their traffic over the last year. 73% of active online users have read a blog45% have started their own blog57% have joined a social network55% have uploaded photos83% have watched video clipsUniversal McCann’s Comparative Study on Social Media Trends, April 2008. 17,000 respondents from 29 countries, *using internet at least every other day
Social media is practicalLearn what people are saying about you
Create buzz for events & campaigns
Increase brand exposure
Identify and recruit influencers to spread your message
Find new opportunities and customers
Support your products and services
Improve your search engine visibility
Gain competitive intelligence
Get your message out fast
Retain clients by establishing a personal relationship
Be an industry leader – not a followerSocial media Is measurableEngagement & InfluenceSentiment of reviews and comments
Brand affinity
Commenter authority/influence
Time spent
Favourites / Friends / Fans
Viral forwards
Number of downloadsReachWebsite visits / views
volume of reviews     and comments
Incoming linksAction & InsightSales inquiries
New business
Customer satisfaction     and loyalty
Marketing efficiencySocial media Not freeResources required for social media may include:Strategic consultation
Training
Creating content
Integrating tools
Distributing content
Relationship management
Measuring valueThe Power of influence10 keys to successBe personal and act like a personContributein a meaningful way See criticism as an opportunityBe proactive Accept you can’t do it all yourselfExperimentwith social mediaMake a planListenBe transparent & honestShareyour content
               What is Twitter?
Ten reasons to use              for businessBrandingHiring peopleTraffic Networking Notify customers | job seekersLatest newsFind prospectsGet feedbackMake friends with peers Track your competitors SEO – your @name – inbound links – Google Mobile – everywhere
5  Stages of Twitter AcceptanceDenial
5  Stages of Twitter AcceptancePresence
5  Stages of Twitter AcceptanceCopy/Paste
5  Stages of Twitter AcceptanceConversing
5  Stages of Twitter AcceptanceAddiction
Twitter Sign up
Twitter Sign up
Finding  people on Twitter
Inviting friends to Twitter
Twitter Sign up
Twitter Sign up
Updating Twitter Profile
Updating Twitter Profile
Updating Twitter profile
Finding Twitter Followers
Tweet                          TweetA message of 140 characters or less
Mention ( @ )        @ username + messageThis mention tweet will be visible for both followers
Re-Tweet ( RT )           RT @Username + MessageRepeating someone else’s Tweet to amplify it’s effect                          OR simply use Retweet button
Hashtag ( # )                           #Topichelps you filter All discussion relevant to a specific                                             event or a topic

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